Production Planning Specialist (Manufacturing)

Teamwork, respect, innovation, opportunity...they're not just words, they're the cornerstones of DSC (Daechang Seat Savannah Corp.) Manufacturing's new world-class automotive manufacturing plant in Savannah, Georgia.

Our team members come to work every day ready to demonstrate their skills and contribute to the success of our company and production department. Must have an enthusiastic spirit, positive attitude and desire to learn and practice the fundamentals of each job in a challenging and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Production planning specialist

This position will provide support to the Production Manager by coordinating inventory assignments and projects related to production, finished goods inventory and help provide a smooth flow of materials throughout the process. This position will lead weekly, monthly inventory counts, assist in implementing a cycle counting process, production material flow improvements and with translating the customer demands into a production schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Perform physical inventory counts, track and report inventory accuracy, reconcile

inventory issues daily and perform monthly inventory closing

• Perform inventory monitoring to ensure product quality
• Manage a detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts,

and inventory levels

• Assist in adjusting schedules as needed to respond to changes in demand, supply

chain disruptions, or production issues.

• Collaborate with production teams to ensure that schedules are feasible and align with production capacity.
• Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions
• Monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions and fulfilling work orders to assure that they are accurate and timely
• Track yield production throughout week, month, and year
• Participate in team meetings (daily and weekly) to discuss production and inventory status
• Assist with providing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and other issues that may impact production
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years of related experience preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• SAP (MES) system experience preferred

Skills:

• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Communication skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
• Microsoft Office (Power point, excel)
• Writing and speaking, in English required

DSC company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.